Employment Opportunities

Summer PW Seasonal

Type:Limited Term

Salary/Pay Rate:$10.00/hr

Posted Date:02/23/2018

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides general assistance to various maintenance crews during the summer months. Responds to and interacts with residents, employees and/or others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional and effective manner. Participates in various operations both inside and outside of normal shift hours.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE
8 hour shift, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with schedule subject to change and may include Saturdays and Sundays and the July 4th Holiday.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The required competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for successful job performance.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Ability to lift or move 50 – 100 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work in high, precarious places or confined spaces on an occasional basis.
• Ability to operate equipment, such as a powered string line trimmer, branch chipper, chain saw,
hand saw, pole saw, ladders, pick, pruners, brooms, painting equipment etc.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and with other employees, crew leaders and supervisors.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
• Steel-toe safety shoes are required. (not provided by employer)

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPUTER SKILLS
All employees must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree required.
Valid Driver’s License Required
All positions require a pre-employment Village-paid background investigation and
drug screen/physical.

The Village of Hoffman Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding employment.

The Village of Hoffman Estates offers rewarding employment opportunities in a wide variety of positions. Municipal government offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and career fulfilling environment. Explore our employment opportunities often and consider working for a well-respected community.

The Village values employee diversity and offers an environment where shared goals, performance standards and a common vision of the future guide the efforts of every employee. Hiring, advancement and rewards depend solely on ability, performance and contribution to our organizational goals without regard to age, gender, race, ethnic origins, physical abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or other perceived differences that do not relate to ability, performance and contribution at work.

The Village of Hoffman Estates Department of Human Resources Management accepts applications and resumes for all positions, except sworn police officers and firefighters, even when there are no current positions open for hiring.

Your application will be kept on file for six months and considered if a position becomes available that suits your qualifications. Because of the many submissions received, the Village is unable to contact all applicants. You will be contacted if you are chosen as an interview candidate for an open position.